The revocation affects nearly 2,600 non-EU students, including an estimated 300 Indian students.

Many are already on courses, while new students are preparing to arrive here for the next academic year starting next month.

A high commission spokesperson told PTI: "So far no student has contacted the High Commission. The High Commission is in touch with LMU to see what action needs to be taken".

Amidst suggestions that the decision of the UK Border Agency to revoke the university's licence may be legally challenged, nearly 30 students staged a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence in Downing Street with mouths crossed with white tape.

Several stake-holders reacted with fury at the UKBA decision since it affected genuine students from not only from India but also other non-EU countries such as the US, Australia and Nigeria.